River Oak CottageBook

Franschhoek

River Oak Cottage

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

  • Chairs around a fire bowl on a gravel clearing under an old oak, the river running past behind them
  • A glass dining table and chairs in the walled courtyard at night, fairy lights in the tree and the cottage's stone walls behind
  • The kitchen: sage-green cupboards, a dark granite counter, a gas stove and a shelf of plants under pendant lights
  • Bedroom one: a king bed in white linen against a warm terracotta wall hung with framed prints
  • The lounge: a grey corner couch facing a TV on a wooden unit, glass doors and a window onto the garden
  • A table and chairs on a brick deck in the shade of an old oak, the river below
  • A writing desk and chair at the window of bedroom one, the end of the bed in front
  • Bedroom two: a king bed with a striped upholstered frame and a protea painting on the wall
  • The Franschhoek River running shallow over pale stones between green trees
  • A wooden dining table with a vase of roses at the foot of the black steel stairs up to the loft
  • The loft: a cream couch and a small round table under tall windows full of trees
  • A corner of the lounge: a TV on a wooden unit under a window onto the garden, plants on the shelves
  • The covered hot tub on its wooden deck above the river, a chair beside it
  • The dining table with proteas in a vase, the kitchen counter and a green stable door beyond
  • The kitchen's breakfast counter with four bar stools under pendant lights
  • Bathroom one: a white basin, a round mirror and a window onto the trees
  • Bathroom one's walk-in shower with a rain shower head, beside the basin
  • Bathroom two: a bath, a basin on a dark wooden shelf and a window with blinds
  • Bathroom two from the door: the bath along the wall and the basin under the window

Inside, two bedrooms each have a king bed, and two bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath. The kitchen and dining area are open plan; the lounge has glass doors onto the garden, and a staircase leads to a loft with tall windows overlooking the trees, a good place for a slow morning and birdsong.

Outside is yours alone. The garden runs down to the river, with seats on the bank, a table under an old oak, a braai and a two-seater hot tub on a deck above the water. At the back, a walled courtyard with a dining table under the trees is set up for outdoor supper. The cottage shares a wall with a second cottage, but a wall and a wooden fence keep its garden and courtyard completely private.

The kitchen has a gas oven and stove, a fridge and freezer, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, and a French press. The beds are made with cotton linen, with towels provided. Wi-Fi, a desk, a TV, books and board games, plus free parking on the property. Backup power keeps the lights on through load shedding.

The Wine Tram stop is about 900 metres away, and the centre of Franschhoek, with its restaurants, galleries and coffee shops, is about a 10-minute walk.

What's here

  • Braai
  • Wi-Fi
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Hot tub
  • Full kitchen
  • TV
  • Off-street parking
  • Garden
  • Bath
  • Workspace
  • River frontage with private access
  • River view
  • Private walled courtyard
  • Upstairs loft
  • Books and board games
  • Backup power for the lights
  • Self check-in with a lockbox
  • Outdoor dining and firepit/braai

Good to know

  • Check in from 14:00, check out by 10:00.
  • Up to 4 guests.
  • No parties or events, and quiet from 22:00 to 09:00. No smoking and no pets.
  • The cottage sleeps four and is not suitable for children or babies: the river runs along the front of the garden and an open staircase leads up to the loft.
  • Outdoor security cameras look over the driveway and along the river.
  • There is a carbon monoxide alarm; there is no smoke alarm.

Cancellation policy

Availability

Prices are for the whole cottage, a night. Weekend nights (Friday and Saturday) are R2,800.

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